“Then he told them a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. He said, “There was a judge in a certain town who neither feared God nor respected any human being. And a widow in … Continue reading
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4 Good and Not-So-Good Reasons for Doing the Right Thing
No matter what our religion, most of us want to do the right thing. We could argue all day long what the right thing is. Sometimes it’s objectively clear — don’t murder, don’t rape, don’t steal. Sometimes it’s a judgment … Continue reading
Walking with the Lord to Resurrection
Liturgical theologian Peter Mazar once wrote: “For three days Esther fasted and Judith kept vigil, the exiles came home to Jerusalem, and the Hebrews marched to the waters of Marah. For three days darkness afflicted the Egyptians, Jonah was entombed … Continue reading
Lent
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 26th. The word “Lent” comes from an old English word that means “springtime.” Spring reminds us of spring cleaning and the new life in nature that develops after winter. In a similar way, … Continue reading
7 Ways to Slow Down in Prayer
I’ve been thinking about the topic of slowing down (in prayer and in life) for quite a while, inspired in part by preparing for a talk last weekend, inspired in part by Word by Word, inspired in part by what … Continue reading
How to Prepare for Christmas
There is an old adage that we all have heard: “Actions speak louder than words.” St. Francis of Assisi said it this way: “Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words if you must.” Ralph Waldo Emerson made the same … Continue reading
Being Grateful for Side Dishes
THE SERVANT’S APRON KNOWS THAT A PERFECTLY ROASTED TURKEY, HAM OR OTHER MEAT IS MORE THAN JUST A HOLIDAY CENTER PIECE ; STILL , THESE TRADITIONAL OFFERINGS CANNOT STAND ALONE. COMPLETE THE BOUNTY OF YOUR TABLE WITH SUMPTUOUS SIDES. THE … Continue reading
Have You Ever Wondered? #8
Welcome back to my series of blogs titled, “Have you ever wondered?” All of the blogs in this series have begun with and continue to ask the big questions, Did you ever wonder, “Who am I?” … Continue reading
To be upset, or not to be… that was the question…
Awhile back, Chris and I traveled to Knoxville to attend a friend’s wedding. Normally, when we’re getting ready for a trip, things get a little tense. The anxiety of planning, packing, and getting on the road within the right time-frame … Continue reading
Flowers for Mary as Mediatrix of All Graces
There’s something irresistible about flowers to my young children. I notice it the moment they can walk: they aim for the dandelions and, wobbling, grasp the stem in their chubby hands. Their first reaction, bloom in hand, is to hand … Continue reading